Democrats Work launch "Yes We Cans" food drive

by desmoinesdem, Tue Nov 18, 2008 at 11:48:10 PM EST

While Senate Democrats were busy maintaining their insiders' club on Tuesday, the grassroots activists behind Democrats Work were doing something useful.

They launched a Yes We Cans Virtual Food Drive"to let you donate to the food bank of your choice and help those in need in your own community."

For instance, they have selected five Iowa food banks where donors can direct their giving.

Click here for more information about the food drive.

There are many ways you can help combat hunger in America. Some churches have "adopt a family" programs during the holiday season. Or, you can volunteer directly for a shelter or food bank. The Democracy Work organizers suggest that volunteers check out the Feeding America site to find a food bank in your area. You can let Democrats Work know what you're doing to help by e-mailing info AT democratswork.org.

When thinking globally is too depressing, you can always act locally.

This thread is about any worthwhile grassroots activism going on.

Tags: Activism, Democrats Work, Feeding America, food banks, Hunger, Poverty, volunteering, Yes We Cans virtual food drive (all tags)

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Re: Democrats "Yes We Cans" food drive

Democrats unafraid to act like Democrats again, openly caring about the poor. This is great.

by MainStreet 2008-11-19 02:31AM | 0 recs
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We have built an incredible volunteer base with this election, but now we have to hold onto these great people and make them something other than once-every-four-years citizens. Helping them see that actual service is what public service is all about is going to be the key to changing politics.

We have to start doing a more committed job of taking care of people rather than it just being about the horse race. Let's feed the hungry, care for the sick, and make any conversation about "values" mean something more than just about who can be the most intolerant.

by TakeBackTheHouse 2008-11-19 08:11AM | 0 recs
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having run a mobile food pantry in partnership with a food bank for a while, I would suggest that it is much more efficient and effective to contact your local food bank and see what their needs are, rather than showering them with random cans of food (and good intentions) that are difficult to sort and perhaps not what the clients are most likely to use.  I know, beggars can't be choosers, but progressives can be smart!  This time of year frozen turkeys are often in demand, but please check with the food bank and try to coordinate your efforts.

by tegrat 2008-11-19 08:13AM | 0 recs
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The way it works is that donations are designated to a particular food bank and they get a lump sum check at the end of the drive.  That way, they can buy what they need and do so in bulk, stretching the collective dollars and donations in a way we couldn't individually.  

by Thomas Bates 2008-11-19 09:54AM | 0 recs
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Great work by Democrats Work.  Politics is supposed to be about helping people and this is a perfect opportunity to do just that.

by tvelie 2008-11-19 09:10AM | 0 recs

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